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04/03/2004
New Bill set to clamp down on child abuse
Major changes to child protection outlined in the Children's Bill today include the creation of a Children's Commissioner to act as a voice for all young people.
The Commissioner will listen to children's views and ensure they are represented at a local and national level. The independent position will also engage with media and business on children's issues.
Under the proposals, children will be better protected by placing a duty of care on key agencies. A database would be set up to hold basic information about children, and children's social services and local authority education will be overseen by a Director of Children's Services so as "to increase accountability".
The Bill will also encourage services to work more closely. Inspections will assess how well local authorities, primary care trusts and others are working together. New powers to intervene could be used where services are found to be failing.
Education Secretary Charles Clarke said: "Our response to the consultation on the Children's Green Paper sets out our vision for a new approach in which the needs of children and families are given higher priority both nationally and locally."
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The Commissioner will listen to children's views and ensure they are represented at a local and national level. The independent position will also engage with media and business on children's issues.
Under the proposals, children will be better protected by placing a duty of care on key agencies. A database would be set up to hold basic information about children, and children's social services and local authority education will be overseen by a Director of Children's Services so as "to increase accountability".
The Bill will also encourage services to work more closely. Inspections will assess how well local authorities, primary care trusts and others are working together. New powers to intervene could be used where services are found to be failing.
Education Secretary Charles Clarke said: "Our response to the consultation on the Children's Green Paper sets out our vision for a new approach in which the needs of children and families are given higher priority both nationally and locally."
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